Fake Names – ‘Expendables’ (Epitaph)

Fake Names – ‘Expendables’ (Epitaph)

When I picked up the self-titled debut from Fake Names I hadn't heard a single song but I'm a fan of Brian Baker and Dennis... Details
Warfare – ‘The lemmy Sessions’ (Cherry Red Records)

Warfare – ‘The lemmy Sessions’ (Cherry Red Records)

2023 has been a great year so far for reissue specialist Cherry Red and its various label imprints, and this all new 3CD expanded version... Details
Thee Headcoats – ‘Irregularis (The Great Hiatus)’ (Damaged Goods Records)

Thee Headcoats – ‘Irregularis (The Great Hiatus)’ (Damaged Goods Records)

Heaven help the biographer who takes on the unwieldy task of compiling the career of Billy Childish. Musician, writer, painter, folklore character and more. We... Details
Dez Dare – ‘Perseus War’ (CH!MP)

Dez Dare – ‘Perseus War’ (CH!MP)

Oh to get a glimpse inside the head of Australian-born, UK-based one-man band Dez Dare (aka Darren Smallman). When I reviewed his second album ‘Ulysses... Details
Trampolene – ‘Rules Of Love & War’ (Strap Originals)

Trampolene – ‘Rules Of Love & War’ (Strap Originals)

Album number four! Number four? Prolific South Wales rockers Trampolene are right on the money with 'Rules Of Love & War'. It's reached the point... Details
Iselder – ‘Cynefin’ (UKEM Recordings)

Iselder – ‘Cynefin’ (UKEM Recordings)

Here at RPM we have a love of guitar bands be it punk rock or Black Metal and everything in between. Iselder is a one-man... Details
Jeff Dahl – ‘All My Friends Are Crows’ (I Wanna Be A Hoople Records)

Jeff Dahl – ‘All My Friends Are Crows’ (I Wanna Be A Hoople Records)

It's always a good day when I hear that Jeff Dahl is in the studio recording a new album. You start to get word that... Details
Only Fools And Corpses – ‘Pissant’ (Self Release)

Only Fools And Corpses – ‘Pissant’ (Self Release)

South Wales noise merchants dish up a refined slimline seven smashers. South Wales is a hotbed of talent at the moment belching up bands left... Details
Starcrazy – ‘Another Day Another Squalor’ (Self Released)

Starcrazy – ‘Another Day Another Squalor’ (Self Released)

Not content with producing some of the best punk rock music in the world right now, Australia has now seemingly set its sights on taking... Details
The Bar Stool Preachers- ‘Above The Static’ (Pure Noise Records)

The Bar Stool Preachers- ‘Above The Static’ (Pure Noise Records)

“Try something, try something different.” So sings Tom McFaull lead singer of the Bar Stool Preachers during the intro to ‘Going Forward’ the final track... Details